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Tretsch Family History

Tretsch Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tritsch, Kretsch, Tresch, Trench, Rensch, Kresch, Letsch, Tesch

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Where is the Tretsch family from?

You can see how Tretsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tretsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tretsch families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tretsch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tretsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tretsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Tretsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tretsch census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 37 immigration records available for the last name Tretsch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Tretsch. For the veterans among your Tretsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tretsch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Tretsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tretsch in 1967 was 81, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tretsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tretsch ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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